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Nikon Coolpix S640

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3.7
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User ratings:
11
4.2 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.2 out of 5
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3 stars
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Cons

  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Nikon S640 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 6.6
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix S640 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix S640

Cons

  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Nikon S640 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Does the Nikon S640 have Weather Sealing

Nikon Coolpix S640 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix S640 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 3968x2232
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
ProcessorExpeed
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.7
Maximum aperture6.6
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range17.72 in
Macro focus range0.79 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage45.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes
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Image
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingno
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
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Dimensions
Weight3.88 oz
Width3.58 in
Height2.17 in
Depth0.81 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes

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Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.2
Based on 12 reviews
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Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon Coolpix S640 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 12.11.2009
Nikon Coolpix S640 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Frustrated with missing the moment as your camera struggles to keep up with your fast-moving children? Then Nikon may have the answer in the new S640, a small compact camera that boasts DSLR-like focusing and start-up speeds. The Nikon S640 promises to banish those blurry shots forever, whilst also offering 12 megapixels of resolution, a 2.7 inch LCD screen with clearer colours, and a top ISO speed of 6400. The Nikon Coolpix S640 is available in black or silver for $249.95 / £239 / €269. Mark Goldstein tried to keep up with it in our Nikon S640 review...

Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon S640 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 04.08.2009
Nikon S640 Review | Camera Decision
1.6

Nikon S640 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-140 mm F2.7-6.6 lens. Read our S640 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon Coolpix S640 Digital Camera Review - Hardware Secrets
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Hardware Secrets
Published: 29.12.2009
Nikon Coolpix S640 Digital Camera Review - Hardware Secrets

Review of Nikon Coolpix S640, the fastest camera in the Coolpix range with an autofocus speed comparable to digital SLRs. Let's take a look at this 12-megapixel camera.

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Good Gear Guide
Nikon CoolPix S640 digital camera
2.8

The Nikon CoolPix S640 possesses impressive specs, but the quality of its images failed to impress us

Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon Coolpix S640
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CNET
Published: 29.01.2010
Nikon Coolpix S640

Nikon Coolpix S640

Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon S640 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 04.08.2009
Nikon S640 Review

Nikon S640 review, find out how the S640 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon S640 Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 17.11.2009
Nikon S640 Review

The Nikon Coolpix S640 is a 12.2-megapixel point and shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom.  Nikon touts the S640 as having a “fast AF” feature that helps you get rid of shutter lag.  Kee…

Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon Coolpix S640 Review | Neocamera
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Nikon Coolpix S640 Review | Neocamera

Nikon Coolpix S640 Review

Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon CoolPix S640 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon CoolPix S640 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 11/12/2009 Nikon's CoolPix S640 is all about speed. Nikon claims that it has the fastest start-up time for cameras with a 5x optical zoom and image stabilization. It also features an ultra fast auto-focus system, making it easier to capture all the candid moments that life throws at you.

Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon Coolpix S640 compact camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 04.03.2010
Nikon Coolpix S640 compact camera
4.0

Nikon’s Coolpix S640 arrived with Nikon claiming it to be the fastest Coolpix yet with ultra-fast focusing and very speedy start-up time,

Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon CoolPix S640 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 28.03.2010
Nikon CoolPix S640 review
3.0

Impressively fast to switch on and focus but not so nippy from then on. Otherwise, it’s an unremarkable, slightly overpriced camera.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 22.01.2010
Nikon CoolPix S640
4.0

Nikon's new CoolPix S640 digital camera offers 12 megapixels and 5x zoom with image stabilisation